Bling Ring: A Look at Two New Must-See Jewelry Exhibits

We'd line up to gaze at one-of-a-kind gems any day, so it should come as no surprise that we're running, not walking, to two museum shows that spotlight a particularly dazzling array of vintage jewelry: "The Art of Bulgari: La Dolce Vita & Beyond," which is on view until February 17 at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, and "Pearls," which will wrap up on January 19 at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. This sneak peek should serve as a reminder that diamonds—and pearls—really are forever.

Pearls

Pearls

We'd line up to gaze at one-of-a-kind gems any day, so it should come as no surprise that we're running, not walking, to two museum shows that spotlight a particularly dazzling array of vintage jewelry: "The Art of Bulgari: La Dolce Vita & Beyond," which is on view until February 17 at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, and "Pearls," which will wrap up on January 19 at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. This sneak peek should serve as a reminder that diamonds—and pearls—really are forever.